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Sweep 16? NU tries to close out UST, regain women's crown
The NU Lady Bulldogs are one win away from the UAAP Season 87 women's basketball title after a 72-71 victory over the UST Tigresses in Game 1.
Freshman Cielo Pagdulagan scored the go-ahead basket with 50.3 seconds left, capping a comeback from a 14-point deficit.
Camille Clarin sealed the win by preventing Kent Pastrana from taking a shot, leading to Tacky Tacatac missing a potential game-winning three-pointer.
NU coach Aris Dimaunahan emphasized the importance of securing Game 1 in the short championship series.
The Lady Bulldogs can complete their mission and clinch a perfect 16-0 season in Game 2 on Wednesday.
A win will give National U their eighth title in nine seasons and complete their redemption tour.
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The National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs reclaimed the UAAP women's basketball championship title by defeating the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigresses, 78-73, in Game 3 of the Season 87 Finals.
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The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Tigresses have forced a do-or-die Game 3 against the National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs in the UAAP Season 87 women's basketball finals.
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The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigresses will face the National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs in the UAAP Season 87 women's basketball finals, setting up a rematch of last year's championship.
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The UST Growling Tigresses forced a deciding Game 3 in the UAAP Season 87 women's basketball finals by defeating the NU Lady Bulldogs, 78-68.
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Rookie guard Cielo Pagdulagan was named Finals MVP for the National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs, who secured the UAAP Season 87 women's basketball championship.
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